Describe the Terms of Frankenstein Flashcards

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How does Robert describe Victor Walton?
He says he looks sad and mad, and is quiet and shy.
How does Victor seem to describe his family?
He shows how he loves them and cares for them.
In what literary device is the story Frankenstein told in?
It is told in a framing device.
In the beginning, what does Victor really want?
He wants to be known for doing something big.
What motivates Victor Frankenstein?
His family, education, relationships, and beliefs.
What is Victor fascinated by?
The concept of electricity and natural philosophy. He wants to learn the secrets of the world.
What is so memorable to Victor?
When Victor met and spoke with two professors about natural philosophy, and they took the time to tell him about it.
How does Victor react at first when seeing his creation?
Victor runs away from it and leaves it alone. He's very ashamed in what he created, he doesn't even want to look at it.
Who does Victor think murdered his brother?
His creation, because he saw him lurking in the woods when he went to visit the spot William got killed at.
What is the evidence that shows that Justine is guilty?
The picture in her frame that was found in her pocket which William last had.
How does Victor react when he first finds out William died?
He gets very upset and instantly goes to Geneva, the place theyre living at.
The gothic themes in chapter 5 are...
Scary / ugly description, disappointment, stunned, and in a sad mood
How does Victor react when he sees his creation again on the top of the mountain?
Victor freaks out and tells him to back away. He yells and curses at him to leave him alone.
How does Robert feel about Victor?
He begins to love him as a brother, and finally found him as the friend he was always looking for.
How does the mood change in chapter 5?
The mood has changed from good, to worse, and then to horrible.